Wine “Boekenhoutskloof” Semillon, 2018

Description

The name of the line of wines “Boekenhoutskloof”, consonant with the name of the winery, derived from the word Boekenhout – growing only in the Cape beech wood, which is very valuable as material for fine furniture. Therefore, on the labels of wines “Boekenhoutskloof” depicts seven seats, each of which is made in his own style. Here you can see a chair in the country-style chair in the neoclassical style of the XVIII century, the chair “sandveld” the second quarter of the XIX century, the chair “tulbagh”, which was made at the end of the XVIII century … The main idea – to pay tribute to the skill of the craftsmen of the XVIII century and their achievements in creating beauty from natural sources, just as important, and in winemaking.

The first vineyard with Semillon in Franchhoeke was planted Bukenhtskluf economy in 1902. For it was selected area with alluvial soils with a high content of loam in the riverbed Franchhoek. In 1942 he was made the second large Semillon planting in sandy areas. Grapes from old vines with a juicy pulp, allows intensive complex wine with good structure, which have an incredible aging potential. Vintage old block in 2012 was compiled on February 21, the harvest from the vineyards on sandy soils matured a week. The grapes are pressed whole bunches and allowed to stand for 48 hours. Fermentation begins in stainless steel tanks at a temperature of 2-3 C and ends in new French oak barrels at 5 C. Despite the fact that the fermentation and maturation for 13 months using wood, its influence on wine “Boekenhoutskloof” Semillon minimum because vinification runs at such low temperatures. Wine storage capacity is at least 10 years.

Boekenhoutskloof winery was founded in 1776 in the far corner of the picturesque valley Franchhoek. The name of the winery is translated as “gorge Boekenhout”, and Boekenhout – this beech tree that grows only in the Cape. Its durable, beautiful wood furniture manufacturers is very much appreciated.
The recent history of the winery began in 1993, when the farm changed hands and has been restored. Also, the owners have created a new program of planting vineyards with varieties such as Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Grenache, Semillon and Viognier. At the same time, remained in the possession of Bukenhtskluf old vineyards planted at the beginning of the XX century. The farm is very gentle on the environment and does a lot to preserve the flora and fauna of the region. The main driving force of winemaking and dynamic economy is Bukenhtskluf Mark Kent. Mark is not afraid to experiment with non-traditional methods of vinification, but his main commitment is to quality at every level of production and in every detail.